Central Valley agricultural business leaders will share their stories of succession, sustainability, entrepreneurship and the evolving role of women at the helm of America’s family farms and agribusinesses from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Alice Peters Auditorium in the University Business Center at Fresno State.
Speakers include:
- Amber Balakian, Balakian Farms co-owner.
- Linda Smittcamp, Peach Tree Fruit Stand co-partner and operator.
- Blair Smittcamp-Martin, Wawona Frozen Foods marketing and special projects manager.
- Marsha Vucovich, Fresno Equipment Company president and CEO.
RSVP is required for the free event, which is also available on Zoom.
Additional event workshops are available in-person and include:
- Tax Strategies: 10-10:50 a.m., presented by Natalie Hinds, senior tax manager; and Sandeep Kaur, tax manager, at Baker Tilly.
- Financial Planning: 11-11:50 a.m., presented by Tina Mistry, Portfolio Advisors CEO and president.
- Estate Planning: Noon-12:50 p.m., presented by Amanda Neal, Lawvex LLP partner.
The event is organized by Fresno State’s Ag One Foundation and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Craig School of Business and the Fresno State Office of Planned Giving to mark the 2026 United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer celebration.
For more information, contact Taylor Melgosa at agonesa@mail.fresnostate.edu.
